Position Overview:

A well-established and growing manufacturing organization in Charlottetown is seeking a seasoned professional to join their team as a Strategic Procurement Lead . This role is responsible for managing sourcing and purchasing activities across the supply chain. The successful candidate will ensure that raw materials, ingredients, and services are acquired at competitive prices, aligned with production needs, and sourced from a reliable and diverse supplier base.

Key Responsibilities:

• Source and purchase raw materials and active ingredients to support production and customer acquisition.

• Prepare purchase orders and monitor order progress and delivery timelines.

• Conduct cost analyses and recommend improvements or savings opportunities.

• Identify and develop new suppliers, including alternatives for contingency planning.

• Monitor market trends and pricing fluctuations to optimize sourcing strategies.

• Execute sourcing events, analyze supplier quotes, and conduct competitive comparisons.

• Negotiate optimal prices, terms, and service levels with suppliers.

• Ensure procurement contracts reflect all negotiated terms in collaboration with legal counsel.

• Build and manage strategic supplier relationships to ensure timely and quality deliveries.

• Support new product development by managing sourcing aligned with project timelines and budgets.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align procurement activities with operational goals.

• Ensure all procurement practices follow ethical standards and organizational policies.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain, Logistics, or a related field.

• Minimum 5 years of relevant procurement experience, preferably in the food, pharmaceutical, or nutraceutical industry.

• Strong negotiation, vendor management, and sourcing skills.

• In-depth knowledge of sourcing strategies and supplier evaluation.

• Excellent organizational and time management capabilities.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and ERP systems; advanced Excel skills are essential.

• Candidates must be legally authorized to work in Canada.